To enact section 5.035 of the Revised Code to adopt the Zebra Swallowtail as the state butterfly of Ohio.
HB860 is a simple ceremonial bill that would add a new section to the Ohio Revised Code designating the zebra swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus) as the official butterfly of the state of Ohio. The bill does not create a regulatory program, funding mechanism, or enforcement provision; it only establishes an official state symbol.
If enacted, the measure would amend state law by creating Revised Code section 5.035 and formally recognizing the zebra swallowtail as Ohio’s state butterfly. The practical effect would be limited to state symbolism, education, and possible use in official publications or civic materials, rather than changing rights, duties, or benefits for residents, agencies, or businesses.
The bill would make a narrow amendment to the Ohio Revised Code by adding section 5.035 and naming the zebra swallowtail as the official butterfly of the state. It would affect state law only in the sense of adding another official state symbol, with no direct fiscal, regulatory, or enforcement impact on government agencies, schools, or private parties.
The available record suggests the bill is noncontroversial and largely symbolic. It was introduced and referred to the House General Government Committee, with no recorded votes or committee testimony in the provided materials. Based on its subject matter, the measure appears to have neutral to positive support and no evident opposition in the available context.
There are no specific points of contention shown in the provided record. Because the bill only designates a state butterfly, any disagreement would likely be limited to whether the legislature should spend time on symbolic designations rather than substantive policy, but no such criticism appears in the transcripts or vote history provided.